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I know there have been a lot of different blogs about Forest Hills, NY over the years, but I thought I’d throw my two cents in with my own take on our interesting neighborhood.
Given where it’s situated, almost the border of New York City and Long Island, Forest Hills is really unlike any other place – a mix of the urban and the suburban. On one hand, it may seem like it’s the last touch of New York City before suburban Long Island takes over. On the other, it feels like suburbia is the dominant culture in Forest Hills, with bits of New York City trying to punch its way through.
Whichever of these interpretations you agree with, it’s definitely true that Forest Hills is constantly changing. As the city and the suburban vie with each other within this eastern portion of New York City, the result is an interesting blend of the two ways of life and a population divided between more urban development and maintaining that feeling of suburbia. This blog will explore this neighborhood as it continues to evolve.
Let me know what you think.
Email me at edgeofthecity@gmail.com
- Drake

23 comments:

I'm only a lurker, really, but I'm so pleased to see this blog is still going (and commenting on relevant things in the hood, like the Sizzler case, as well as broader stuff like Oslo, Winehouse, etc. Keep it up!

i grew up in forest hills gardens thirty years ago. i still think it is the best place in the city for a kid to grow up -- and for adults too. i remember so well coming home and crossing into the gardens -- that feeling of peace that i had.

We should be divided, always have been, always will be. That's what makes our country great. So, the site will continue to be brimming with "politics and agendas," as you call it, along with everything else...

"I believe we can seize this future together because we are not as divided as our politics suggests. We're not as cynical as the pundits believe. We are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions, and we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America."

Yes, I was thinking about it and "divided" is too strong a word. I'd say disagreements instead. We can have disagreements and differences in opinion. I will continue to share mine on the blog about politics and whatever.. and readers are welcome to disagree with me as long as they do not display any antisocial behavior.

I grew up in FH in the 70's until 1982. Had an awesome childhood there. Went to PS 101 & RS, lived on the south side of FH over by Metropolitan Ave. Those were the days. Remember it like it was yesterday. Still in touch with fam/friends over there. Been going back to visit through the years. Now I live in LA, as do some of my old block neighbors on Manse St. Will get back there some day.

Thanks for all the posts. I enjoy keeping up with many of the latest developments here in Forest Hills. I've lived here for over 20 years and agree that it is one of the best mixes of urban and suburban in NYC. The only thing I'd like to point out is that Forest Hills is closer to Brooklyn than it is to Nassau County. It's actually rather far from being the eastern edge of the city.